Vocabulary

Define Pernicious:

• Intending to cause harm

• Someone who uses flattery to get what he/she wants

• Appearing everywhere

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Synonym for Diatribe

• odd smelling

• Rant

• Running

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Synonym for Slipshod

• botched/sloppy

• exact/perfect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define Nefarious

• Sweetheart

• Wicked or criminal

• angelic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Define Precursor

• A person or thing that comes before another

• A verbal attack

• appearing everywhere

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Antonym for Demure

• Reserved or shy

• obnoxious or outgoing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define jingoistic

• Loves the taste of sugar

• Overly patriotic

• Unable to be soothed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Define implacable

• Unable to be soothed

• Merciful

• Unbiased

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Synonym for Affinity

• Weakness

• Being at a high altitude

• Talent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What word means to express discontent or sorrow over?

• Bemoan

• Demure

• Precursor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4